Senior Solutions Architect (Data Intelligence)

TL;DR

Senior Solutions Architect (Data Intelligence): Driving technical pre-sales engagements and customer success for the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform with an accent on complex data analytics architecture and cloud ecosystem integration. Focus on influencing C-level stakeholders, coaching junior team members, and delivering customized technical solutions to solve complex data challenges.

Location: Must be based in Auckland, New Zealand

Company

Databricks is the data and AI company, providing a unified platform for data, analytics, and AI, founded by the creators of Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and MLflow.

What you will do

• Develop customer engagement strategies in partnership with Account Executives.
• Act as a trusted advisor for data analytics architecture, design, and platform adoption.
• Influence stakeholders at all levels through complex cloud ecosystem engagements.
• Coach junior Solutions Architects on use case prioritization and technical champion building.
• Contribute to the technical community by leading workshops, seminars, and meet-ups.
• Develop customer-facing technical collateral.

Requirements

• Proven experience in complex customer interactions and technical pre-sales.
• Ability to influence decision-makers and C-level executives.
• Proficiency in a core programming language such as Python, Java, or Scala.
• Hands-on expertise with public cloud platforms and complex proofs-of-concept.
• Willingness to learn and apply Spark at a base level.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture.
• Opportunities for career development across technical, industry, strategic, or management tracks.
• Comprehensive benefits and perks tailored to the region.
• Collaborative, customer-focused team environment valuing innovation.